Building Safety Conference

Jon is widely recognised as a leading authority on competence and regulatory frameworks within the UK construction sector. With over 20 years’ experience working across Government policy, regulatory compliance, and competency scheme development, Jon has consistently played a pivotal role in shaping safe and robust practices within the built environment.

Jon’s particular expertise is in the design and implementation of competency management frameworks, regulatory interpretation, policy impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Jon is also an advocate for cultural and behavioural change across industry.

Jon served for five years as a member of BRAC, under the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (now MHCLG). He has been actively involved with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since June 2021 and was appointed Chair of the Industry Competence Committee in July 2023, where he leads work on improving competence across all roles in the built environment.

Catherine Adams is Director of Building Systems and Insights Directorate in the Buildings, Fire and Resilience  Group at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. In this role, she oversees the stewardship of buildings, working closely with the Building Safety Regulator, keeping under review the effectiveness of the regulatory regimes and the implementation of the government’s response to the Grenfell lnquiry report.

Catherine is an experienced public policy professional, having worked in senior roles in the UK and New Zealand civil services, and as a consultant to New Zealand, Europe and the Middle East public and private sector clients.

Andrew joined BSR in June 2021 when it was part of HSE. Prior to that he spent over 20 years as an operational inspector for HSE working in both Field Operations and on-shore major hazards.

He joined, and now leads, the operational policy team with responsibility for occupied higher-risk buildings. His work has included developing the building assessment certificate (BAC) process, the approach to “all reasonable steps” and the criteria BSR uses to assess BAC applications

Catherine Adams is Director of Building Systems and Insights Directorate in the Buildings, Fire and Resilience  Group at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. In this role, she oversees the stewardship of buildings, working closely with the Building Safety Regulator, keeping under review the effectiveness of the regulatory regimes and the implementation of the government’s response to the Grenfell lnquiry report.

Catherine is an experienced public policy professional, having worked in senior roles in the UK and New Zealand civil services, and as a consultant to New Zealand, Europe and the Middle East public and private sector clients.

Andrew joined BSR in June 2021 when it was part of HSE. Prior to that he spent over 20 years as an operational inspector for HSE working in both Field Operations and on-shore major hazards.

He joined, and now leads, the operational policy team with responsibility for occupied higher-risk buildings. His work has included developing the building assessment certificate (BAC) process, the approach to “all reasonable steps” and the criteria BSR uses to assess BAC applications

Charlotte Inman worked at the Rural Payments Agency from 2022 to 2026, working in field team delivery, regulation and enforcement, and data and innovation. Prior to this Charlotte was a science advisor leading compliance and enforcement in the Animals in Science Regulation Unit in the Home Office. Before joining the Civil Service, Charlotte worked as an academic researcher in immunology and bioinformatics.

Previous roles in government

• Director for Data, Insight and Outcomes – Rural Payments Agency 2024 to 2026

• Head of Regulation, Inspection and Enforcement – Rural Payments Agency 2022 to 2024

• Head of Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) Enforcement – Home Office 2021 to 2022

• ASRU Inspector – Home Office 2017 to 2021

Ben brings deep operational and leadership experience to the heart of RiskFlag. A former RAF fast jet pilot and flying instructor, he’s spent his post-military career helping organisations tackle complexity through smarter systems and sharper thinking. With a background in engineering and a focus on innovation, he’s led the design and delivery of risk and safety frameworks across sectors – turning complicated, high-stakes problems into decisions people can stand behind.

Dan brings over 25 years of hands‑on construction experience, beginning his career as a trained bricklayer and working across multiple trades on projects ranging from single homes to complex, high‑rise developments.

Joining OBEX in 2016, he spent five years running the supply‑and‑fit division before moving into his current role supporting the wider industry. Today, Dan draws on his practical background and deep technical understanding to champion safer, higher‑performing buildings.

Driven by a strong sense of duty to “do things right,” he works closely with architects, designers and contractors helping them navigate compliance, reduce risk, and deliver buildings that genuinely safeguard the occupants from fire, mould, moisture and air-integrity failures

​Fiona is currently Head of Communications at Gerda Security Products Ltd.  She has 20 years’ experience in the fire industry and has served on multiple technical committees, including the MHCLG fire doors group (post-Grenfell) representing the Fire Industry Association (FIA), the FIA/NFCC Code of Practice group for the launch of the guidance for premises information boxes in residential buildings and the BSI committee for BS8629:2019+A1:2023 on Evacuation Alert Panels. She co-authored A Guide for Selecting Flat Entrance Doorsets, published jointly by the DHF, Secured by Design, and the FIA and has contributed to the ASFP (Association of Passive Fire Protection) Green Book for Fire Doors. Fiona chairs the Timber Doorsets Group for the Door & Hardware Federation and is a member of the steering industry group for the recently published FIA/NFCC Code of Practice for secure information boxes in residential buildings​.​​​​

Building Remediation Lead for not-for-profit housing group Orbit, is a Chartered Construction Manager with extensive experience spanning planned works, new build, building safety, and building remediation. Passionate for enhancing safety and regulatory compliance across the construction industry, Lindsey actively contributes to shaping the sector’s future through leadership roles with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Construction Industry Council (CIC) and regularly speaks on the subject at specialist conferences.

​As Vice Chair of the CIOB Maidstone Hub Committee and a member of the CIC 2050 Group, Lindsey collaborates with industry leaders to drive innovation and strategic progress. With a passion for collaboration and practical solutions, Lindsey champions initiatives that strengthen building safety, advance remediation practices, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the sector.​​

​Dan has over 25 years of senior management experience in the social housing sector, working for a wide range of organisations including national housing associations and local government. He is a specialist in building safety in social housing at Clarion Housing Group, the UKs largest housing association and a member of the Building Advisory Committee which provides advice and information to the Building Safety Regulator.​

​With seven years dedicated to building safety, and a broader 15-year background in the built environment, predominantly in leasehold management, Sara has extensive experience navigating the complexities of ​the sector.

As Director of Building Safety, she leads the team in adapting to evolving legislation and delivering effective safety solutions for clients. Her expertise includes project managing remediation works, overseeing emergency decants, and submitting safety case reports. Sara has a strong track record in developing resident engagement strategies​, implementing policies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Regularly consulted by​ the TPI and government on building safety matters, Sara provides valuable insights into policy development and practical ​implementation. ​​​​​​​​​

Jon is widely recognised as a leading authority on competence and regulatory frameworks within the UK construction sector. With over 20 years’ experience working across Government policy, regulatory compliance, and competency scheme development, Jon has consistently played a pivotal role in shaping safe and robust practices within the built environment.

Jon’s particular expertise is in the design and implementation of competency management frameworks, regulatory interpretation, policy impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Jon is also an advocate for cultural and behavioural change across industry.

Jon served for five years as a member of BRAC, under the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (now MHCLG). He has been actively involved with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since June 2021 and was appointed Chair of the Industry Competence Committee in July 2023, where he leads work on improving competence across all roles in the built environment.